US Bridges

Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pkwy- Nashville · Structure no. 190E5020001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,208 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E502
CrossesEwing Creek
LocationBriley Pkwy- Nashville
RouteCity Street 502
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24145, -86.78302
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2020)
Projected traffic6,208 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E502 over Ewing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.